A number of new and updated training systems for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) were in evidence at the 2016 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) exhibition in Orlando in December.
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH showcased its Joint Fires

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Sentient's ViDAR system is designed to meet a growing maritime surveillance requirement
Recent trials, including 'Unmanned Warrior 2016', have demonstrated the system's ability to support a range of tasks
Sentient Vision Systems' ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging) maritime

Raytheon UK is in the final development phase of an innovative position 'fusion' and navigation system that is designed to deliver real-time precision 3-D locational accuracy and navigation support for individual users in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-denied or impaired environments.

Rheinmetall Defence has been awarded a contract to modernise Polish Leopard 2 gunnery and driver training simulators, which was revealed at the 2016 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) held in Orlando in December. This was the most recent of a number of

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The US government has approved a package of transport and attack helicopters for the Middle East valued at USD7.01 billion.
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The Bangladesh Navy (BN) has issued a tender for the procurement of two new maritime helicopters to be delivered in the coming months.
The tender specification seen by IHS Jane's in early December calls for the procurement of two helicopters to be used for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface

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